Alloway, Elsinboro will receive state funding for road reconstruction projects

SALEM -- Alloway and Elsinboro townships are recipients of funding through the Transportation Trust Fund for road reconstruction projects, officials announced Thursday.

The award was announced by state Senate Majority Leader Stephen M. Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley.

Alloway Township will receive $250,000 for continued reconstruction of Cobbs Mill Road and Elsinboro Township will receive $200,000 for the reconstruction of Slape Avenue.

"As our state works to create more jobs and to find ways and opportunities to lift our citizens from our current national economic crisis, the funding of these types of road reconstruction projects are one of many ways necessary for the rebuilding and strengthening of our economy," said Sweeney. "I am pleased these municipalities will receive critical funding through our State's most significant transportation funding program."

"Many of these municipal road projects, including Slape Avenue, have been slated for improvements for several years, but lacked crucial funding for the townships to begin reconstruction work," said Burzichelli. "As two small communities, Elsinboro and Alloway, will receive the assistance needed to move these projects forward and onto completion."

"The condition of our roads and highways are an indicator that our communities are healthy and thriving; that our residents are part of and connected to a transportation network that enables them to easily commute to their work places, take their children to school, and to travel to any local destination they need to in the course of their day," said Riley. "The completion of these improvement projects through state assistance plays an important role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents."

The Transportation Trust Fund is a state aid program through the New Jersey Department of Transportation that provides vital assistance to county and local governments to enhance the efficiency and longevity of our state's transportation system.

This assistance is provided for roads, bridges, and other transportation needs.